OSHA Inspection: INDUSTRIAL METAL FINISHING CO.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    In building number 1, on December 18, 2012, Employees accessed a platform on C-Line where the stairs did not have hand rails in place; exposing employees to fall hazards and hazardous chemicals.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

May 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a. In building number 2, on December 18, 2012, an employee was operating a Daewoo fork lift model G25S Serial Number 0259-00038 moving materials and was not wearing a seatbelt, exposing the employee to struck by or caught in between hazards.       b. In front of Building 1, on December 18, 2012, an employee was operating a Daewoo fork lift model G30e moving materials and was not wearing a seatbelt, exposing the employee to struck by or caught in between hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    In the building Number 5, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees were using a Daewoo Forklift Model G25S without manufactures written approval, or certification by a professional registered engineer, exposing employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

May 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition.    In building number 2, on December 18, 2012, an employee was operating a Daewoo fork lift model G255 that was in need of repair to defective items, such as back up horn, lights, and regular horn on steering wheel, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):  Electric equipment shall not be used unless markings have been placed on equipment such as voltage, current, wattage and other ratings as necessary:    At the job site, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees working in their designated areas were exposed to electrical equipment that was not properly marked, exposing employees to electrical hazards;      a. Building 1- South side of C-Line 6 electrical circuit breaker boxes.      b. Building 1- Wall that connects to building 2; 1 circuit breaker box.      c. Building 5- East wall near G-Line and IMF Line 4 circuit breaker boxes.      d. Building 5- East wall near E-Line; large circuit breaker panel box.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    At the job site, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees working in their designated areas were exposed to electrical equipment that was not guarded against accidental contact, exposing employees to electrical hazards;      a. Building 1- South side of C-Line 6 Clinton Power Supply.      b. Building 1- Behind water purifier exposed conducts.      c. Building 1- On work bench across from C-line.- Removed while on site      d. Building 5  East side of building between A-Line and M-Line Clinton Power supply

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph:      At the job site, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees working in their designated areas were exposed to temporary electrical power (flex cords) that was rated at 600 volts or less for unauthorized purposes exposing employees to electrical hazards;      a. Building 1- South side of C-Line near electrical panel boxes.      b. Building 1- Behind water purifier.      c. Building 1- On work bench and on wall across from C-line.      d. Building 1- Near bottom of stairs that lead up to the deck on C-line      e. Building 5  East side of building behind the work bench and on the work bench between A-Line and M-Line      f. Building 5- On the East wall between IMF-Line and G-Line      g. Building 5  On the wall behind the control panel for the D-Line      h. Building 5  On the wall of the Northeast corner behind A-Line      i. Building 2  On the Southeast wall by the overhead door/Exit door.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,101 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    Building 1 located on the South wall that splits between building 1 and 2 between window and door, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees working in their designated areas were exposed to conductors entering cutout boxes that were not protected from abrasions, exposing employees to electrical hazards;

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

May 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   At the work site, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees working in their designated areas were exposed to unused openings in circuit breaker box panel, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    a. Building 1 and 2- Wall split between the two buildings    b. Building 5- East wall closest to E-Line

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:     At the job site, on December 18, 2012, and at times prior thereto; employees working in their designated areas were exposed to electrical equipment that was not properly marked, exposing employees to electrical hazards;    a. Building 1- North side of C-Line outlet box cover not installed properly.       b. Building 1- Wall that connects to building 2; 1 junction box cover missing       c. Building 5- East wall near G-Line and IMF junction box missing cover       d. Building 5- East wall near E-Line; large circuit breaker panel box missing door       e. Building 5 South wall near D-line, panel box missing cover- fixed during inspection.       f. Building 5 Northwest wall circuit breaker box cover plate missing.